Shadow Hearts: From the New World

Shadow Hearts: From The New World is the third installment in the critically acclaimed RPG series. A young 16-year old detective who has lost his father...
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Game Overview

Shadow Hearts: From The New World is the third installment in the critically acclaimed RPG series. A young 16-year old detective who has lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, witnesses a supernatural occurrence which starts him on a journey across America.

The Good

Lots of wild, interesting characters and combat styles, Crazy narrative that mixes murder and the occult with offbeat humor, Judgment ring and stock system put a focus on great combat.

The Bad

Side quests are the only way to gather new special abilities, Dungeons are typically small and can feel repetitious quickly.

The Bottom Line

The third game in the RPG series, Shadow Hearts: From the New World follows Johnny, a sixteen-year-old detective who lost his father, sister and memory in an accident, accepts a request to find a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As Johnny approaches the escapee, an illusion-like beast, who appears from a green light known as "The Window," swallows the escapee up. Johnny soon finds himself in a fight against the illusion-like creatures. Johnny has a female counterpart taking a central role in the story. Shania is a 21-year-old Native American who makes use of spiritual power when she fights. Sensing a strange power from Johnny, she decides to join him on his journeys.

Game Screenshots

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Expert Reviews

82/100

score

From the New World keeps the series' bizarre flavor alive and well, matching it with a great battle system and a myriad of side quests to explore.

85/100

score

While it may not be neck and neck with the big boys yet, the series has however now become a legit contender in the RPG genre.

78/100

score

If you don't have any expectations, then Shadow Hearts: From the New World will probably surprise you with its trademark weirdness and entertaining battle system.

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function

Memory
68 kb

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Crude Humor, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence

Game Info

Platform:	Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:	3/7/2006
Publisher:	Aruze
Developer:	Nautilus
Genre:	RPG
ESRB Rating:	T
Gamesite:	--

Recent Customer Reviews

Shadow Hearts: From the New World (A Review Incorporating the Entire Series)

The bottom line? Shadow Hearts is a game you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO PLAY. The bottom line is pretty... simple, huh?
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